Indian Sarsaparilla

English name

Indian Sarsaparilla

Ayurvedic name

Iramusu

Scientific name

Hemidesmus indicus

Curative Properties

The drug has long enjoyed a reputation as a tonic, alterative, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic and blood purifier. It is employed in nutritional disorders, syphilis, chronic rheumatism, gravel and other urinary diseases and skin affections. It is administered in the form of a powder, infusion or decoction.